Code Enforcement Officer (South County)

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Sarasota, Florida 34243 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Job Title

    This is work enforcing and ensuring compliance with Federal, State and County regulations, statutes, and ordinances as it relates to real property, building codes, unfit/unsafe structure program, sound, news rack, adult entertainment, zoning violations, solid waste, and water quality.

    Investigates, researches, enforces and processes complaints regarding the above ordinances and codes.

    Determines legal descriptions and property owners from County Records.

    Maintains complaint records and inputs data into the computer tracking system.

    Utilizes contractors for abatement of violations.

    Prepares and testifies on cases for hearing before the Special Magistrate.

    Compiles case information for public records requests.

    Recovers illegal signs from the rights-of-way.

    Attends cross training sessions with co-workers to address the comprehensive list of codes.

    Attends FACE and other internal and external training as required.

    Works with citizens, civic associations and homeowner's associations to maintain a clean healthful and aesthetically pleasing community.

    Distributes educational materials.

    Participates in monthly Community Cleanup Events.

    Attends Home Owner Association meetings.

    Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    About You

    Minimum Qualifications:

    A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

    Three (3) years of field enforcement experience involving interpreting, documenting, reporting, and/or correcting violations of regulatory codes or ordinances.

    An Associate's degree can substitute for two years of the required experience.

    A Florida Drivers' License is required at time of hire.

    Must obtain FACE (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) certification (one level) within one year of employment.

    About Everything Else

    Pay: $18.32- $21.00

    This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

  • Job Description

    Job Title

    This is work enforcing and ensuring compliance with Federal, State and County regulations, statutes, and ordinances as it relates to real property, building codes, unfit/unsafe structure program, sound, news rack, adult entertainment, zoning violations, solid waste, and water quality.

    Investigates, researches, enforces and processes complaints regarding the above ordinances and codes.

    Determines legal descriptions and property owners from County Records.

    Maintains complaint records and inputs data into the computer tracking system.

    Utilizes contractors for abatement of violations.

    Prepares and testifies on cases for hearing before the Special Magistrate.

    Compiles case information for public records requests.

    Recovers illegal signs from the rights-of-way.

    Attends cross training sessions with co-workers to address the comprehensive list of codes.

    Attends FACE and other internal and external training as required.

    Works with citizens, civic associations and homeowner's associations to maintain a clean healthful and aesthetically pleasing community.

    Distributes educational materials.

    Participates in monthly Community Cleanup Events.

    Attends Home Owner Association meetings.

    Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    About You

    Minimum Qualifications:

    A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

    Three (3) years of field enforcement experience involving interpreting, documenting, reporting, and/or correcting violations of regulatory codes or ordinances.

    An Associate's degree can substitute for two years of the required experience.

    A Florida Drivers' License is required at time of hire.

    Must obtain FACE (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) certification (one level) within one year of employment.

    About Everything Else

    Pay: $18.32- $21.00

    This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

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